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"The Art of Video Games" exhibit opens at Smithsonian

A new exhibit at the Smithsonian American Art Museum celebrates the 40-year evolution of video games. According to museum director Betsy Broun, it is one of the first major exhibitions to explore video games as an artistic medium.

Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2

"You could say video games are a great grassroots expression of culture and in some cases art in our democracy," museum director Betsy Broun told CBS Sunday Morning. "I guess what surprised me was just the sort of joyful excitement in the games."

Super Mario Brothers 3

"Video games are a prevalent and increasingly expressive medium within modern society," guest curator Chris Melissinos said in a press release. "In the 40 years since the introduction of the first home video game, the field has attracted exceptional artistic talent. Video games, which include classic components of art, offer designers a previously unprecedented method of communicating with and engaging audiences by including a new element, the player, who completes the vivid, experiential art form by personally interacting with the game elements."

Diablo II

A new exhibit at the Smithsonian American Art Museum celebrates the 40-year evolution of video games. According to museum director Betsy Broun, it is one of the first major exhibitions to explore video games as an artistic medium.

Heavy Rain

"You could say video games are a great grassroots expression of culture and in some cases art in our democracy," museum director Betsy Broun told CBS Sunday Morning. "I guess what surprised me was just the sort of joyful excitement in the games."

flOw

"Video games are a prevalent and increasingly expressive medium within modern society," guest curator Chris Melissinos said in a press release. "In the 40 years since the introduction of the first home video game, the field has attracted exceptional artistic talent. Video games, which include classic components of art, offer designers a previously unprecedented method of communicating with and engaging audiences by including a new element, the player, who completes the vivid, experiential art form by personally interacting with the game elements."

Earthworm Jim

A new exhibit at the Smithsonian American Art Museum celebrates the 40-year evolution of video games. According to museum director Betsy Broun, it is one of the first major exhibitions to explore video games as an artistic medium.

Einhander

"You could say video games are a great grassroots expression of culture and in some cases art in our democracy," museum director Betsy Broun told CBS Sunday Morning. "I guess what surprised me was just the sort of joyful excitement in the games."

"Video games are a prevalent and increasingly expressive medium within modern society," guest curator Chris Melissinos said in a press release. "In the 40 years since the introduction of the first home video game, the field has attracted exceptional artistic talent. Video games, which include classic components of art, offer designers a previously unprecedented method of communicating with and engaging audiences by including a new element, the player, who completes the vivid, experiential art form by personally interacting with the game elements."

Bioshock

A new exhibit at the Smithsonian American Art Museum celebrates the 40-year evolution of video games. According to museum director Betsy Broun, it is one of the first major exhibitions to explore video games as an artistic medium.

Marble Madness

"You could say video games are a great grassroots expression of culture and in some cases art in our democracy," museum director Betsy Broun told CBS Sunday Morning. "I guess what surprised me was just the sort of joyful excitement in the games."

Metal Gear Solid

"Video games are a prevalent and increasingly expressive medium within modern society," guest curator Chris Melissinos said in a press release. "In the 40 years since the introduction of the first home video game, the field has attracted exceptional artistic talent. Video games, which include classic components of art, offer designers a previously unprecedented method of communicating with and engaging audiences by including a new element, the player, who completes the vivid, experiential art form by personally interacting with the game elements."

Minecraft

A new exhibit at the Smithsonian American Art Museum celebrates the 40-year evolution of video games. According to museum director Betsy Broun, it is one of the first major exhibitions to explore video games as an artistic medium.

"You could say video games are a great grassroots expression of culture and in some cases art in our democracy," museum director Betsy Broun told CBS Sunday Morning. "I guess what surprised me was just the sort of joyful excitement in the games."

Okami

"Video games are a prevalent and increasingly expressive medium within modern society," guest curator Chris Melissinos said in a press release. "In the 40 years since the introduction of the first home video game, the field has attracted exceptional artistic talent. Video games, which include classic components of art, offer designers a previously unprecedented method of communicating with and engaging audiences by including a new element, the player, who completes the vivid, experiential art form by personally interacting with the game elements."

Panzer Dragoon II: Zwei

A new exhibit at the Smithsonian American Art Museum celebrates the 40-year evolution of video games. According to museum director Betsy Broun, it is one of the first major exhibitions to explore video games as an artistic medium.

Rez

"You could say video games are a great grassroots expression of culture and in some cases art in our democracy," museum director Betsy Broun told CBS Sunday Morning. "I guess what surprised me was just the sort of joyful excitement in the games."

Shenmue

"Video games are a prevalent and increasingly expressive medium within modern society," guest curator Chris Melissinos said in a press release. "In the 40 years since the introduction of the first home video game, the field has attracted exceptional artistic talent. Video games, which include classic components of art, offer designers a previously unprecedented method of communicating with and engaging audiences by including a new element, the player, who completes the vivid, experiential art form by personally interacting with the game elements."

Sonic Adventure

A new exhibit at the Smithsonian American Art Museum celebrates the 40-year evolution of video games. According to museum director Betsy Broun, it is one of the first major exhibitions to explore video games as an artistic medium.

Star Strike

"You could say video games are a great grassroots expression of culture and in some cases art in our democracy," museum director Betsy Broun told CBS Sunday Morning. "I guess what surprised me was just the sort of joyful excitement in the games."

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

"Video games are a prevalent and increasingly expressive medium within modern society," guest curator Chris Melissinos said in a press release. "In the 40 years since the introduction of the first home video game, the field has attracted exceptional artistic talent. Video games, which include classic components of art, offer designers a previously unprecedented method of communicating with and engaging audiences by including a new element, the player, who completes the vivid, experiential art form by personally interacting with the game elements."

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

A new exhibit at the Smithsonian American Art Museum celebrates the 40-year evolution of video games. According to museum director Betsy Broun, it is one of the first major exhibitions to explore video games as an artistic medium.

"You could say video games are a great grassroots expression of culture and in some cases art in our democracy," museum director Betsy Broun told CBS Sunday Morning. "I guess what surprised me was just the sort of joyful excitement in the games."